August 27, 2020 BHP to set fresh targets for emissions reduction by 2030 The "very tangible actions" to be announced on Sept. 10, are part of the miner’s broader commitment to become carbon-neutral by 2050.
August 25, 2020 DeepGreen partners with scientists on seafloor discovery program The battery metals start-up is investing over $60 million to accelerate a program on the potential environmental impacts of collecting polymetallic nodules from the deep seabed.
August 25, 2020 Rio Tinto’s weak response to cave blasts will trigger stronger reaction Miners may still have some way to go to be seen placing ESG issues at the heart of their operations.
August 24, 2020 Elon Musk is going to have a hard time finding clean nickel Recent accidents suggest the industry will struggle to meet Musk’s request for a large quantity of the metal produced in an “environmentally sensitive” way.
August 24, 2020 BHP to fund Canada’s Midland nickel exploration BHP will fund 100% of Midland's initial search for nickel in Quebec, up to $1.06 million a year.
August 24, 2020 Making mining employment less challenging The Australian Government is on a path to make the process of job-hunting more streamlined.
August 24, 2020 Rio Tinto chiefs lose millions over aboriginal site blast Rio will cut short-term bonuses of some senior executives after internal review found “systemic failures in the cultural heritage management system.”
August 20, 2020 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Iron ore prices hit six-and-half year highs, BHP defers decision on Jansen , Rio Tinto cuts 2020 copper targets on Kennecott, and more.
August 20, 2020 Rising supplies set to undermine iron ore price rally Iron ore’s rally, underpinned by China’s massive construction boom, is at risk of slowing as miners ramp up output.
August 20, 2020 BHP and Rio Tinto show the swings and arrows of China commodity exposure It may be a bit of an oversimplification, but in the current situation the world of commodities is effectively split between China and the rest.
Trump asks for talks with US partners to adjust imports of processed critical minerals US President Donald Trump has determined it is necessary to negotiate with trading partners. January 14, 2026 | 02:39 pm
